job & This report documents the results of the first IP3 nationally representative survey of governance at local level. During 2011 the survey interviewed 1,412 citizens and 720 councilors about their perceptions and assessment of governance in their CS
and DMK Councils and jurisdictions. It was designed to track changes in Sub-National governance over time and covers the following topics: (i) civic engagement, (ii) transparency, (iii) accountability, (iv) policy alignment, (v) responsiveness, (vi) promotion and protection of vulnerable groups, (vii) relations between different levels of local government, and (viii) service delivery. The survey will be repeated every two years. The year 2011 provides a baseline for future comparison.